Hike E between Navajo sandstone walls of Negro Bill Canyon, named after one of Moab's first nonnative settlers, William Granstaff, who came to the Spanish Valley in 1877 and grazed his cattle in the canyon

Turn L to continue following main canyon through willow stands; right fork has camping and picnic spots

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MGA006

Location: 38.5975799560547, -109.513496398926

Head R up side drainage of Negro Bill; canyon walls narrow and cottonwoods overtake sandstone benches

MGA007

Location: 38.5962104797363, -109.510398864746

First views of Morning Glory Arch; continue S on winding trail accompanied by the sounds of rushing water echoing from the crimson-streaked canyon walls

MGA008

Location: 38.5936889648438, -109.508796691895

Morning Glory Natural Bridge. This 243-ft. arch, 6th longest natural rock span in the U.S., is unique because it was carved at the base of a waterfall, rather than across an open stream. Retrace route to car. Caution: Poison ivy grows near pools under bridge